5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 + 11 + 12

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To find the sum of the numbers 5 through 12, we can simply add them together:

5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 10 + 11 + 12

Calculating step by step:

  • 5 + 6 = 11
  • 11 + 7 = 18
  • 18 + 8 = 26
  • 26 + 9 = 35
  • 35 + 10 = 45
  • 45 + 11 = 56
  • 56 + 12 = 68

Therefore, the total sum is 68.